Flowers. Flowers Flowers named after the Greek gods
Pansies
An ancient legend tells that once upon a time there lived a beautiful woman, Anyuta. She fell in love with her cold-blooded seducer with all her soul. The young man broke the heart of a trusting girl, and she died of grief and melancholy. Violets, painted in a range of colors, grew on poor Anyuta’s grave. Each of them personified three feelings that she experienced: hope for reciprocity, surprise from an unfair insult and sadness from unrequited love. For the ancient Greeks, the colors of pansies were symbols of a love triangle. According to legend, Zeus took a liking to the daughter of the Argive king Io. However, Zeus' wife Hera turned the girl into a cow. Only after long wanderings did Io regain her human form. To please his beloved, the Thunderer grew tricolor violets for her. In Roman mythology, these flowers are associated with the image of Venus. The Romans believed that the gods turned men who secretly spied on the bathing goddess of love into pansies. Since ancient times, pansies have symbolized fidelity in love. Many peoples have customs associated with these flowers. For example, Polish girls gave their lover pansies if he was away for a long time. This symbolized the preservation of fidelity and love of the giver. It is no coincidence that in France tricolor violets were called “memory flowers.” In England, they were a “delight of the heart”, they were presented to each other by lovers on February 14 - Valentine's Day.
Aster
The thin petals of the aster are a little reminiscent of the rays of distant stars, which is why the beautiful flower received the name “aster” (Latin aster - “star”). An ancient belief says that if you go out into the garden at midnight and stand among the asters, you can hear a quiet whisper. These flowers communicate with the stars. Already in Ancient Greece, people were familiar with the constellation Virgo, which was associated with the goddess of love Aphrodite. According to ancient Greek myth, the aster arose from cosmic dust when the Virgin looked from the sky and cried. For the ancient Greeks, the aster symbolized love. In China, asters symbolize beauty, precision, elegance, charm and modesty.
For Hungarians, this flower is associated with autumn, which is why in Hungary the aster is called the “autumn rose”. In ancient times, people believed that if a few aster leaves were thrown into a fire, the smoke from the fire could drive away snakes. The aster flower is a symbol of women born under the astrological sign of Virgo.
Marigold
The plant received its Latin name in honor of the son of Genius and grandson of Jupiter - Tages (Tageta). This character from ancient Greek mythology became famous for his ability to predict the future. Tages was a boy, but his intelligence was unusually high, and he had the gift of foresight. Similar myths existed among the Etruscans. Tages appeared to people in the form of a baby, whom a plowman found in a furrow. The child told people about the future of the world, taught them to tell fortunes from the entrails of animals, and then disappeared as unexpectedly as he had appeared. The predictions of the baby god were recorded in the prophetic books of the Etruscans and handed down to posterity. In China, marigolds are a symbol of longevity, which is why they are called “flowers of ten thousand years.”
In Hinduism, this flower was personified with the god Krishna. In the language of flowers, marigolds mean fidelity.
Knapweed
The Latin name of this plant is associated with the centaur Chiron - an ancient Greek mythological hero - half horse and half man. He had knowledge of the healing properties of many plants and with the help of cornflower he was able to recover from the wound inflicted on him by the poisoned arrow of Hercules. This was the reason for calling the plant centaurea, which literally means “centaur.”
The origin of the Russian name of this plant explains the ancient folk belief. A long time ago, a beautiful mermaid fell in love with the handsome young plowman Vasily. The young man reciprocated her feelings, but the lovers could not agree on where they should live - on land or in water. The mermaid did not want to part with Vasily, so she turned him into a wildflower, whose color resembled the cool blue of water. Since then, according to legend, every summer, when blue cornflowers bloom, mermaids weave wreaths from them and decorate their heads with them.
Delphinium
Ancient Greek legends tell how Achilles, the son of Peleus and the sea goddess Thetis, fought under the walls of Troy. His mother gave him magnificent armor, forged by the blacksmith god Hephaestus himself. Achilles's only weak spot was his heel, by which Thetis held him as a child when she decided to immerse the baby in the sacred waters of the River Styx. It was in the heel that Achilles was struck by an arrow fired from a bow by Paris. After Achilles' death, his legendary armor was awarded to Odysseus rather than Ajax Telamonides, who considered himself second only to Achilles. In despair, Ajax threw himself on his sword. Drops of the hero's blood fell to the ground and turned into flowers, which we now call delphiniums. It is also believed that the name of the plant is associated with the shape of its flowers, which resemble the back of a dolphin. According to another ancient Greek myth, the cruel gods turned a young man into a dolphin, who sculpted his dead beloved and revived her. Every day he swam to the shore to meet his beloved, but could not find her. One day, standing on a rocky shore, a girl saw a dolphin. She waved to him and he swam towards her. In memory of his love, the sad dolphin threw a blue delphinium flower at her feet. For the ancient Greeks, delphinium symbolized sadness. According to Russian belief, delphiniums have medicinal properties, including helping to heal bones during fractures, which is why until recently in Russia these plants were called larkspur. Nowadays, the plant is more often called spur. In Germany, the popular name for delphinium is knight's spurs.
Iris
The generic name of the plants comes from the Greek word iris - “rainbow”. According to ancient Greek mythology, the goddess of the rainbow, iris (Iris), fluttered across the sky on light, transparent, rainbow wings and carried out the orders of the gods. People could see it in raindrops or on a rainbow. A flower was named after the golden-haired iris, the shades of which were as magnificent and varied as the colors of the rainbow.
The sword-shaped leaves of the iris symbolize courage and courage among the Japanese. This is probably why in Japanese “iris” and “warrior spirit” are denoted by the same hieroglyph. In Japan there is a holiday called Boys' Day. It is celebrated on May 5th. On this day, every Japanese family with a son displays many items depicting irises. The Japanese prepare a drink called “May pearls” from iris and orange flowers. In Japan, they believe that drinking this drink can instill courage in the souls of future men. In addition, according to Japanese beliefs, “May pearls” have medicinal properties and can cure many ailments.
In Ancient Egypt, irises were considered a symbol of eloquence, and in the East they symbolized sadness, so white irises were planted on graves.
Calendula
The scientific name calendula comes from the Latin word calendae, meaning the first day of each month. It can be assumed that the reason for identifying the plant with the beginning of a new cycle was its inflorescences, which constantly replace each other during flowering. The specific name of calendula - officinalis - is associated with its medicinal properties (from the Latin officina - “pharmacy”). Due to the peculiar shape of the fruit, calendula is popularly called marigold. An ancient legend about the origin of this name has been preserved in Russian folklore. It tells that a boy was born to a poor water family. He grew up sick and weak, so they called him not by his name, but simply by Zamorysh. When the boy grew up, he learned the secrets of medicinal plants and learned to use them to heal people. Sick people began to come to Zamorysh from all the surrounding villages. However, there was an evil man who was jealous of the doctor’s fame and decided to kill him. One day on a holiday he brought Zamorysh a cup of wine with poison. He drank, and when he felt that he was dying, he called people and bequeathed that after his death, the marigold from his left hand would be buried under the poisoner’s window. They fulfilled his request. A medicinal plant with golden flowers grew in that place. In memory of the good doctor, people called this flower marigold. The first Christians called calendula “Mary’s Gold” and decorated statues of the Savior’s mother with it. In ancient India, garlands were woven from calendula and decorated with statues of saints. Calendula is sometimes called the “bride of summer” because of the flower’s tendency to follow the sun.
Lily of the valley
The generic name of the lily of the valley is translated as “lily of the valleys” (from the Latin ocnvallis - “valley” and the Greek lierion - “lily”) and hints at its habitat. The species name indicates that the plant blooms in May. In Bohemia (Czechoslovakia), lily of the valley is called tsavka - “bun”, probably because the flowers of the plant resemble round, delicious buns.
According to the ancient Greek myth, the goddess of the hunt Diana was caught by fauns during one of her hunting trips. They waylaid her, but the goddess ran away. Droplets of sweat flew from her hot face. They were unusually fragrant. And where they fell, lilies of the valley grew.
In Russian legends, the white flowers of the lily of the valley are called the tears of the sea princess Magi, who fell in love with the beautiful guslar Sadko. However, the young man’s heart belonged to his bride Lyubava. Having learned about this, the proud princess decided not to reveal her love. Only sometimes at night in the light of the moon could one see the beautiful Magus sitting on the shore of the lake and crying. Instead of tears, the girl dropped large white pearls to the ground, which, touching the ground, sprouted charming flowers - lilies of the valley. Since then, in Rus', the lily of the valley symbolizes hidden love. If the snow-white and fragrant flowers of the lily of the valley were personified with something joyful and beautiful, then its red berries in many cultures symbolized sadness for what was lost. One Christian legend tells that the red fruits of the lily of the valley came from the burning tears of the Most Holy Theotokos, which she shed while standing at the body of the crucified Christ.
Lily
Ancient Greek myths attributed divine origin to the lily. According to one of them, one day the goddess Hera fed the baby Ares. Drops of splashed milk fell to the ground and turned into snow-white lilies. Since then, these flowers have become the emblem of the goddess Hera.
Among the ancient Egyptians, the lily, along with the lotus, was a symbol of fertility. Christians also adopted their love for her, making her a symbol of the Virgin Mary. The straight stem of the lily represents her intelligence; drooping leaves - modesty, delicate aroma - divinity, white color - chastity. According to Holy Scripture, the lily was held by the Archangel Gabriel when he notified Mary of the imminent birth of Christ. There was a legend about the Siberian red lily, or saran, in Ancient Rus'. They said that it grew from the heart of a deceased Cossack who took part in the conquest of Siberia under the leadership of Ermak. People also called it “royal curls.”
Lotus
Since time immemorial, in Ancient Egypt, India and China, the lotus has been a particularly revered and sacred plant. Among the ancient Egyptians, the lotus flower symbolized the resurrection from the dead, and one of the hieroglyphs was depicted in the form of a lotus and meant joy. In ancient Greek mythology, the lotus was the emblem of the goddess of beauty Aphrodite. In ancient Greece, there were common stories about people eating lotus - “lotophagi”, or “lotus eaters”. According to legend, anyone who tastes lotus flowers will never want to be with the homeland of this plant. For many peoples, the lotus symbolized fertility, health, prosperity, longevity, purity, spirituality, hardness and the sun. In the East, this plant is still considered a symbol of perfect beauty. In Assyrian and Phoenician cultures, the lotus symbolized death, but at the same time rebirth and future life.
For the Chinese, the lotus personified the past, present and future, since each plant simultaneously has buds, flowers and seeds.
Peony
According to historical sources, the peony got its name in honor of Paeonia, the area where one of its species originated. However, there are other versions. According to one of them, the name of this plant is associated with the name of a character in ancient Greek mythology - Peony, who was a talented student of the doctor Aesculapius. Once Peony cured the ruler of the underworld Pluto, who was wounded by Hercules. The miraculous healing of the ruler of the underworld aroused envy in Aesculapius, and he decided to kill his student. However, Pluto, who learned about the evil intentions of Aesculapius, in gratitude for the help provided to him, did not allow Peony to die. He turned a skilled doctor into a beautiful medicinal flower, named peony after him. In Ancient Greece, this flower was considered a symbol of longevity and healing. Gifted Greek doctors were called “Peonies”, and medicinal plants were called “Peonies herbs”.
Another ancient legend tells how once the goddess Flora got ready to travel to Saturn. During her long absence, she decided to find an assistant. The goddess announced her intention to the plants. A few days later, Flora's subjects gathered at the edge of the forest to choose their temporary patron. All the trees, shrubs, grasses and mosses cast their vote in favor of the charming rose. Only one peony shouted that he was the best. Then Flora went up to the daring and stupid flower and said: “As a punishment for your pride, not a single bee will sit on your flower, not a single girl will pin it on her chest.” Therefore, among the ancient Romans, the peony personified pomp and arrogance.
Rose
People have sung the queen of flowers - the rose - since ancient times. They created many legends and myths about this magnificent flower. In ancient culture, the rose was a symbol of the goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite. According to ancient Greek legend, Aphrodite was born from the sea off the southern coast of Cyprus. At this moment, the perfect body of the goddess was covered with snow-white foam. It was from this that the first rose with dazzling white petals arose. The gods, seeing a beautiful flower, sprinkled it with nectar, which gave the rose a delightful aroma. The rose flower remained white until Aphrodite learned that her lover Adonis was mortally wounded. The goddess ran headlong to her beloved, not noticing anything around. Aphrodite didn't notice how she stepped on the sharp thorns of roses. Drops of her blood sprinkled the snow-white petals of these flowers, turning them red.
There is an ancient Hindu legend about how the god Vishnu and the god Brahma started a dispute about which flower was the most beautiful. Vishnu preferred the rose, and Brahma, who had never seen this flower before, praised the lotus. When Brahma saw the rose, he agreed that this flower was more beautiful than all the plants on earth.
Thanks to its perfect form and wonderful aroma, the rose has symbolized paradise for Christians since ancient times.
Based on materials from the book “Everything about plants in legends and myths”
Roy McCallister
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In the highlands, above the border of alpine meadows, on rocks and rocky slopes, amazing plants grow. In their shape, they resemble hard, rounded pads formed by shortened, abundantly branching shoots that are closely adjacent to each other.
The shoots contain small, tightly packed leaves. The growth of shoots in length is limited due to extremely unfavorable climatic and weather conditions in the mountains. Therefore, all the shoots and leaves of the plant form a compact shape, creating a kind of protection from gusts of sharp cold winds.
Dionysius– the cushion plant, its shape and structural features are adapted to life in the harsh climatic conditions of the highlands.
Cushion plants grow extremely slowly; their sizes are usually small and only a few are up to 1 m in diameter and are several hundred years old.
“Pillows” can be seen not only in the highlands, but in the tundra, cold deserts, and on ocean coasts. Such plants are found in different families and genera.
Cushion plant Dionysia belongs to the primrose family.
Several species belonging to this genus grow in the CIS.
Three of them are listed in the Red Book.
In Central Asia, on the southern slope of the Gissar ridge, in the valley of the Varzob River, at an altitude of 950-1600 m above sea level, a narrow-area relict endemic, Dionysia involucera, grows on granite rocks.
In this gorge, only 25 places are known where from 5 to 120 Dionysian pillows were found.
Part of the plant habitats was destroyed during the construction of mountain roads, which led to the virtual destruction of the species.
The light green cushions of Dionysia involucera exude a strong, pleasant aroma.
Small leaves located on short annual shoots have this smell.
Typically, the leaves, when they die, remain among the perennial stems and create a kind of filler.
During flowering, small inflorescences of two to seven small pink flowers appear on the shoots of Dionysia.
Based on isolated finds in the mountains of the Central Kopetdag at an altitude of 1600-2800 m above sea level, another villus from this field was described - Dionysius Kosinsky.
It is characterized by single purple flowers.
True, recent botanical studies have shown that Kosinski's Dionysia has disappeared from its former habitats: not a single specimen could be found. If further searches are unsuccessful, botanists will probably have to reintroduce Dionysius Kosinski from the territory of Iran, where it is found in the mountains.
Why are these plants named after the god Dionysus?
Here is one possible explanation: Dionysia belongs to the primrose family, and its most famous representative is perhaps the primrose. They say that in ancient times, healers brewed various love potions from primrose that evoked love in the heart. And love is also omnipotent and as intoxicating as wine - the wonderful gift of Dionysus.
Now a little about the mythological origins.
The god of viticulture and winemaking in Greece was called Bacchus or Dionysus.
The Romans called him Bacchus.
Artists created two images of this god: an elderly man and a beautiful young man.
The last hypostasis of Bacchus eventually became predominant.
But in Rubens’s painting, God again appears as an obese man with thick arms, saggy chest and a flabby, saggy belly.
He sits on a barrel of wine surrounded by vines.
Behind Bacchus his constant companions are visible: a goat-footed satyr drinking wine and a bacchante filling a cup from a vessel in the hand of her master.
Since ancient times, special veneration of Dionysus has been shown by the inhabitants of the region neighboring Boeotia (the birthplace of Dionysus) - Attica.
In honor of the god of winemaking, special holidays were held here - Dionysia.
They were divided into rural and urban and were celebrated respectively in the middle of winter and in February - March.
In addition to dances and ritual processions with the image of God, the program of the holidays also included theatrical performances.
At this time, enthusiastic choral chants were heard praising Dionysus.
They were called praises.
Subsequently, masters of dithyrambs appeared, and a kind of competition in singing virtuosity began to be held between them.
Today the expression “to sing praises” means “to praise someone beyond measure.”
Another festival in honor of Dionysus was held every winter in the sacred area of Lena and also included a theatrical performance.
These winter holidays were called Ainei.
And finally, there were spring festivals dedicated to Dionysus - Amphesteria.
They were especially fun in Athens.
Each of the three days of the Amphesteria had its own name: “barrel opening day”, “mug day”, “pot day”.
The first two names are clear, but as for the third, since the last day was dedicated to the souls of the dead, pots with a meal were put out for them.
It is believed that the veneration of Dionysus was related to the cult of the grapevine and the wine obtained from it.
In Ancient Greece, the cult of wine (and, of course, Dionysus) came from the island of Crete and spread from Attica (Athens) to Boeotia, Corinthia and further throughout the Peloponnese peninsula. At the spring Dionysius, young Dionysus was revered, Amphesteria was associated with the spirit of spring and the awakening of nature, during the autumn celebration of Bacchus, he was thanked for the abundant harvests of grapes, olives and other fruits.
You have the opportunity to take part in the winemaking festival "Dionysia" on one of my animated theatrical excursions
Such fish were first discovered in the Atlantic. Previously, they were found only in the Indian Ocean. Information about this is distributed by Zookeys magazine.
American scientists from the University of California conducted research and noticed fish of colorful colors in the reefs of the uninhabited Sao Paulo archipelago off the coast of Brazil. Eyewitnesses said that they had never seen sea creatures of such beauty before. This underwater inhabitant was discovered at a depth of 120 meters in the “twilight zone” of coral reefs. Scientists named this fish in honor of the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite Tosanoides Aphrodite. Its scales shimmer with variegated colors in the sun and it is impossible to take your eyes off of it.
According to researchers, fish living at such depths are often red in color, since the rays of the luminary do not reach the underwater kingdom. Scientists have carried out a genetic examination of Tosanoides Aphrodite and said that this species has never before been found in the Atlantic. Tosanoides Obama, named after former US President Barack Obama, belongs to the same genus. This fish lives off the Hawaiian Islands and reaches a length of six centimeters. It was named after the president because Obama expanded a national park in Hawaii.
Since time immemorial, flowers have expressed human emotions and feelings, as well as spirituality, man's faith and his love for nature. Flowers have been associated with many tales, including potions of love, health, success and longevity... Not only was the type of flower important when interpreting meaning or superstition, but the color of the flower and the way it was presented or worn played an important role .
One of the most famous playwrights in the world, William Shakespeare, often mentioned flowers in his works. Roses are found in Romeo and Juliet, in the play A Midsummer Night's Dream he wrote about the magic of pansies, and in The Winter's Tale carnations and daffodils played a role...
Flowers have always and everywhere been used for medicinal purposes, regardless of a person’s age. They were brewed, concentrated, inhaled, and rubbed on the skin.
This article contains the meanings and legends of many flowers, which will allow you to satisfy your curiosity, order a bouquet with meaning, or give your loved ones an amulet of fresh flowers.
Agave(Century Plant, West Indian Daggerlog, Rattlesnake-master, False Aloe, American Aloe, Aloe, Spiked Aloe, Flowering Aloe, American Agave, American Century, American Aloe, Aloe, Spiked Aloe, Flowering Aloe, American Agave, American Century, Miracle of Nature, Maguey)
Agave grows in dry and semi-dry areas of tropical America and parts of Europe. The Agave is believed to be the Mexican Tree of Life and Abundance because the people of this area make extensive use of the tree's powers.
The popular name "Century Plant" comes from the misconception that Agave blooms once after a hundred years. Flowering time depends on the energy of the plant and the conditions under which it grows. In warm climates, flowers appear within a few years, while in colder climates it takes 40 to 60 years. After flowering the tree dies.
Agave juice has disinfectant properties. Water in which Agave fiber is soaked during the day will help against hair loss. The Aztecs, at one time, made paper from the leaves of the plant, and the fiber from the leaves turned into a strong thread.
Dried Agave leaves are smoked as tobacco. Leaf extract rolled into a ball can be washed like soap. And dried flower stems can be used to make thatch that is waterproof.
Agave flower stems are processed to make Pulque wine, which is very popular in Northern Mexico. The leaves were also used medicinally by the Indians of the Southwestern United States, and now, Agave is a modern source of steroids.
Alstroemeria(Alstromeria, Peruvian Lily, Ulster Mary, Peruvian Princess, Inca Lily)
Alstroemeria was named after the Swedish botanist Baron Claes von Alstroemer. The seeds of this flower were among many collected by Alstroemer on his trip to Spain in 1753.
Each individual stem grows a group of flowers that have three outer petals with a dominant color and inner petals with contrasting spots. Options are available in a wide range of colors including pink, purple, orange, yellow and white. Alstroemeria hybrids were developed in England and Holland.
Life in a vase for alstomeria can last from 14 to 21 days, despite the fact that the bouquet was purchased fresh.
Amaryllis(Amaryllis)
Other name: Hyperastrum
Amaryllis originally grew in the mountains of Chile and Peru. The plant was named after a shepherdess from Greek mythology, described in the idylls of the Greek poet Theocritus two and a half thousand years ago. The name "amaryllis" also means "sparkling."
The amaryllis flower was discovered in 1828 by Edward Frederick Poeppig, a young doctor from Germany, during an expedition in search of plants in Chile.
Amaryllis are associated with the sign of Aries, being passionate, enthusiastic and adventurous in nature. They symbolize luxurious beauty and pride in the language of flowers.
Anemone(Windflower, Smell Fox)
Anemone is originally derived from the Greek word “anemos”, meaning “wind”, hence the name anemone is translated as “Wind Flower”. Greek legends say that Anemos, the Wind, sends his namesake Anemone, in the earliest days of spring, as a herald of his arrival. Botany has confirmed that they open when the spring wind blows.
According to other Greek myths, Anemone was the name of a nymph whom Sleif, the sweet Spring wind, and Borea, the god of the West Wind, loved dearly. Chloris, the goddess of flowers, took revenge on the nymph and turned her into a flower, which was withering by the time the Plume arrived.
Another legend says that anemones arose from the tears of Aphrodite when she mourned Adonis. The story goes that Aphrodite, being in love with Adonis, kept him near her longer than the gods allowed, thus causing Persephone's revenge. Mourning his death, the goddess of love vowed that he would live forever, and the beautiful Anemone flower was born from her tears.
Anthurium(Anthurium)
Today, anthuriums are one of the traditional Hawaiian flowers. They were brought to Hawaii from Colombia via London in 1889. English missionaries S.M. Damon.
Translated from Greek, “antus” means “flower”, and “oura” means “tail”, that is, “flower with a tail”. Anthuriums are also known as "variegated tongues".
Anthurium is a native of Colombia and belongs to the Araceae family, which includes 100 species and approximately 1,500 varieties of flowers and plants, mostly tropical.
“Flowers with a tail” are distinguished by their durability when cut; depending on the variety, season and climate, they can remain fresh for 45 days.
Aster(Starwort, Michaelmas Daisy, Eye Christ)
Other name: Daisy
In Latin, "aster" means "star", a name also used by the Greeks, denoting a blossom similar to a star. There are more than 600 varieties of aster, the most popular of which is the Casino of Monte Carlo.
Related to the sacred Roman and Greek gods, asters are the oldest flowers of the first class family. According to one legend, the area bloomed with asters when the Virgin scattered cosmic dust on the earth. Another legend claims that the Goddess Astraea began to scream when she descended to earth and did not see the stars, and asters bloomed where her tears fell.
Known as "Eye Christ" in France and "Starwort" in England and Germany, asters were thought to carry magical properties. The early English name "Starwort" was later changed to "Michaelmas Daisy" as the aster blooms during St. Michaelmas Day in September. Aster flowers were considered symbols of sacred gods, so wreaths made from them were placed on altars. Asters' leaves were burned to ward off "evil alcohol" and snakes in Greece.
Bites from crazy dogs were cured with aster ointment, and the aroma of honey was enhanced by placing asters boiled in wine near the hive.
There is an ancient myth about the Iron Age, during which people learned to make tools from iron, which was a manifestation of the god Jupiter. People were outraged by the terrible result of the fight against such weapons, after which an angry Jupiter sent a flood to the earth. The gods left the earth, and the last remaining goddess, Astraea, was so sad that she wished to turn into a star. When the streams of water began to recede, it became clear that they had left only dirt and mucus on the ground. Astraea felt great regret and she cried for a long time, and the tears falling like cosmic dust turned into beautiful “starflowers” or asters.
Another myth is known from Greek mythology. Every year Aegeus, the king of Athens, had to send seven young men and seven maidens to the king of Crete, Minos. There they were sacrificed to the Minotaur, a creature with a human body and the head of a bull. One day, the son of Aegeus, Theseus, decided to go to Crete himself as a sacrifice, hoping to kill the Minotaur. Theseus told his loving father that when he returned, he would raise white sails instead of the black ones raised when leaving.
Theseus actually made it to Crete, where he fell in love with Ariadne, the daughter of King Minos. With her help, he entered the labyrinth and killed the Minotaur, but upon his return to Athens, Theseus forgot to raise the white sails. Observing the black sails, King Aegeus thought that his son was dead and killed himself out of sadness. In the place where his blood spread, purple asters grew, as a result of the spell of the sorceress Medea, who was once his wife.
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Read the continuation of stories about other colors in the following articles marked “first letters”.
